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Science Common Core 6.NS.B.2 resources
Solar System Word Problems | Informational Reading Passages
Are your students OBSESSED with the solar system? Give them an extra challenge with this integrated science and math resource! These no prep word problems are perfect for your fast finishers. These problems will push their adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing skills to new levels, while they learn facts about our solar system.In this blended learning resource, students read high-interest passages about each of the planets, the sun, moon, asteroid belt, and even Pluto! Using the informa
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-3
A Math Adventure Through the Solar System
8 FUN math activities included to help your students practice their math skills and learn a little bit about their place in their solar system!Solar System Long JumpOverview: Students figure out their average long jump on Earth, and then based on the gravity of each planet, calculate the distance of that jump on each planet. Solar System WeightOverview: Based on gravity of each planet, students calculate their weight and the measurements of central tendency. Students will then graph their resul
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, 5-PS2-1
Moon Math, Project based learning, Science, Moon phases, Earth, sun moon system
This pack contains resources needed to undertake a differentiated “Trip to the Moon” Math project with grade 4, 5 and 6 students. Students use math skills to answer questions and complete their astronaut licenses and moon trip planners. It serves as more than a thematic activity and requires students to use math skills to learn about the solar system. Students work individually or in groups on differentiated (3 different versions included) math planning black line masters. The tasks are as follo
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
COLLISION COURSE with Inertia Lab - Investigating Newton's First Law!
This Collision Course with Inertia Lab is designed to give students a hands-on exploration of Newton's First Law of Motion. Students will model use a toy car and modeling clay to investigate inertia in action, and link their findings to the benefit of wearing a seatbelt while traveling in an automobile. Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Collision Course
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Carrot Lab - Diffusion and Osmosis (Digital/Printable) - NGSS aligned
Arrrr ya ready kids??? Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to teach diffusion, osmosis and the function of the cell membrane? Look no further. This is a new-and-improved version of the old Potato Osmosis lab, with less cutting and the same great results! In this Carrot Osmosis lab, students will immerse baby carrots in water with varying concentrations of salt, and compare the mass of the carrots before and after soaking to measure the impact of movement through the cell membran
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
CANDY CRUSH Digestion Lab - Investigating Mechanical and Chemical Digestion!
This CANDY CRUSH Digestion Lab is designed to give students a hands-on exploration of mechanical and chemical digestion. Students will model mechanical and chemical digestion using hard candy and water, and link their findings to the benefit of chewing up your food when eating. Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Digestion Lab, students will utilize high-
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Pendulum Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Pendulum Lab, students will test the swing speed of various lengths of pendulum, which they will build themselves. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pdf containing 2 different
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Absorbency Lab - Intro Lab for Experimental Design / Scientific Inquiry!
Looking for a differentiated, engaging lab activity to give students a chance to practice high-quality experimentation, data collection, and analysis? Look no further. In this Absorbency and Paper Towels Lab, students will test the absorbency of different brands of paper towel against the brand their school uses. Students will:-Design and conduct an experiment-Organize data in a data table-Visualize data with a graph-Develop a claim and support it with evidence and reasoningWhat’s included:-pd
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Fiona's Flytraps - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print
Fiona is interested in seeing how the bugs she chooses to feed your Venus flytraps affect their growth! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Fiona on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Sally's Sunflowers - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Slides or Print!
Farmer Sally is run an experiment to see how to make her sunflowers grow taller! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Sally on her journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete the activit
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Timmy T-Rex - Experimental Design Practice - Fill-In Google Slides or print!
Timmy the T-Rex owns a sprawling 10,000 acre Wyoming ranch where he raises Velociraptors! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Timmy on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!The product contains:1. 4-page pdf student activity2. 10-page pdf teacher guide with answer key and helpful tips3. Google Slides version of student activity, with text boxes for students to complete th
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-LS1-6
, MS-ETS1-3
Bart's Dragon - Experimental Design and Data Analysis Practice
Bart is running an experiment to see how to make his bearded dragon sleep longer! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Bart on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!Prints well in COLOR and GREYSCALE!About This ProductThis practice scenario will support your students as they develop proficiency in experimental design, data organization, and data visualization. Students will
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Earth Day Math Recycling Environment Pollution Human Impact on the Environment
This Earth Day Math resource includes 6 worksheets on environmental facts and figures about the world. Students are asked to read the environmental information at the top of each worksheet and answer 6 questions about it. The questions are designed to make students think about the huge impact people have on the planet.There are also 2 worksheets for students to write their own statistics about themselves.There are both black and white and color versions included in this resource.✎ Contents:This
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Earth Day Math Fun and Statistics Algebra and the Distributive Property
5th Math - Weekly Assignment - DON'T FORGET! Weeks #11-18
The Don't Forget will quickly become one of your favorite teaching tools. This weekly assignments allows you to identify learning gaps, remediate, and communicate with parents in an effective and efficient manner. The content also provides rigor for those who need it! TWENTY FIVE weeks of work included.... with answer keys for students, detailed solution keys for the teacher, and two versions of each assignment.TRY BEFORE YOU BUY.... The first TWO WEEKS are provided for FREE! (See Preview)What i
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Math and Science Assessment Bundle
This bundle includes all of my math assessments created for 6th grade standards and science tests (10) Covering 8th grade and 6th grade. You can adjust them, change them, add to them, make them fit your classroom needs! It is based on the extended standards, but they are very similar to the typical standards for 6th grade.
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Grades:
6th - 8th, Staff
Types:
Math 5th - 6th Measurement: Math2Go "Ready, Set, Go" Part A
Reinforce core skills in mathematics, measurement, and problem solving with daily practice. Math2Go Take Home Packs include MindBugs in Measurement, MindBugs in Numeracy, Scaleville Daily Starters and a STEAMvestigation. These packs focus on critical standards, literacy, and problem solving with engineering design cycles. Send home with students for after school practice, or use a Math2Go Take Home Pack for kids in quarantine.Each Math2Go Take Home Pack Includes:5 Days of Basic Math Practice 5
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
...
You Choose: Planet Edition - A 6th Grade Earth Science FREEBIE
I created this interdisciplinary, choice activity to use in my math/science combo class. Students are allowed to choose from the following three activities:Calculate the length of a day for all planets in our solar system (6th grade Math/Earth Science standards).Research and write about how people deal with extreme changes in daylight throughout the year (6th grade Earth Science/Writing standards).Create a scale model of Earth's orbit around the sun (6th grade Math Standards).Each activity also
Subjects:
Grades:
6th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Divide Multi-Digit NumberCross Puzzle - DIGITAL - GoogleSlides/PowerPoint
DescriptionThe product includes division problems of multi digit numbers.1. Students will complete 14 division problems. These division problems have a 3 or more digit dividend and a two digit divisor!2. Students will take their solutions and place them where the numbers go based upon the placement in the NumberCross puzzle.Answer key is also provided in this product.*****Please note that this activity is NOT editable. The text, problems, and images are not able to be changed.*****COMPATIBLE wit
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
CCSS:
Bob's Den - Experimental Design Practice with Data Analysis
Bob the Beaver is running an experiment to get his beaver den all ready for winter! This Experimental Design Practice Scenario follows Bob on his journey through setting up a valid experiment in order to obtain reliable data, and utilizes aesthetic imagery to increase engagement. Let's go!Prints well in color AND greyscale!About This ProductThis practice scenario will support your students as they develop proficiency in experimental design, data organization, and data visualization. Students wi
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
What's Growin' On? Student Newspaper
The 16-page educational newspaper highlights California's vibrant and diverse agricultural industry with current and accurate information. A variety of activities, trivia, graphics and readings provide something for every learner (geared for grades 3-8). Activities are aligned to California State Education Standards. The most recent issue, Celebrating California's Top Ten, showcases agriculture by celebrating the state's ten most valuable commodities: milk, almonds, grapes, cattle, strawberries,
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Math Lesson | Carbon Footprint Calculator for Students
In this lesson, students calculate their own carbon footprint using Peter Kalmus's methodology in his book Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution. Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a short video on the climate crisis. Students engage in a brief discussion on the prompt "Do my individual actions matter?"Step 2 - Investigate: Students calculate their own carbon footprints.Step 3 - Inspire: Students engage in a discussion, reflecting on this activity and the importance of individ
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Transportation Systems Lesson | Arithmetic | Gr. 6-8 | Free
This lesson features a comparison of different travel options from New York City to six other cities. Students compare walking, biking, driving, taking the bus, riding the train, and flying. Students conduct research and calculate the CO2e for each travel option.Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a short video on the climate crisis. In groups, students explore and discuss emissions from the transportation sector.Step 2 - Investigate: Students are assigned one route between New York City and anothe
Grades:
6th - 8th
From Start to Finish: Google Slides (Lesson 1)
This unit contains three lessons for grades five through eight designed to teach students about producing, preparing, and preserving California agricultural commodities, while fostering an appreciation for how fruits and vegetables "start" in the field and "finish" at the table. The lessons can be used separately or together and may be taught in any order.In lesson 1, Get Growing, students will use engineering design principles to solve a realistic planting challenge. The lesson includes related
Scaling an Ecosystem
Ecosystem Project that requires cooperative learning from the whole class and student leadership. Involves research, calculations and construction that everyone can get involved in. Step it up a notch by creating 3D models using cardboard/paper constructions or see what your students can come up with. Personalize it with your school mascot for fun!
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
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